Diwali Pooja Decor and Return Gifts: Murti, Diya, Sindoor Dibbi and Pooja Bells
by Jihaan Savla on Oct 03, 2026
Quick answer: For the Diwali mandir, most homes set up a Ganesha and Laxmi murti (or a combined pair), a few decorative diyas and a pooja bell. For return gifts, a sindoor dibbi or a small murti is the usual choice: it is useful, easy to buy in numbers and guests keep it. Saloni Fashion Jewellery, Mumbai, stocks gold-plated, antique gold and oxidised silver finishes of all four.
Alongside jewellery, Saloni carries a small range of pooja and home decor: idols and murti, decorative diyas, sindoor dibbis and kumkum boxes and pooja bells. This guide covers what each piece is for, how to choose a finish, and which ones work as return gifts for Diwali, weddings and housewarmings.
Which murti do I need for Diwali pooja?
Lakshmi Puja on Diwali night traditionally places Devi Laxmi and Lord Ganesha together, so a Ganesha and Laxmi pair is the most common choice. You can buy them as two separate murtis or as a combined piece. Our range also includes Saraswati, Krishna, Gaay Mata (cow) and elephant figures, which are popular as decor and gifts through the rest of the year.
Gold-plated, antique gold or oxidised silver: which finish should I choose?
Gold-plated pieces look bright and festive under diya light. Antique gold has a darker, temple-brass look that suits a traditional wooden mandir. Oxidised silver reads more modern and suits a white or marble mandir or an office shelf. All are plated brass or alloy, not solid gold or silver; each product page lists the base metal and finish.
Are decorative diyas meant to be lit?
Our brass diyas are designed as festival decor, many with white or brown stones set into a leaf, paisley, flower or peacock design. If you plan to burn oil or ghee in one, check the product page for the shape of the bowl, keep it on a heat-safe tray and wipe it once it has cooled. Oil and soot dull plating over time, so many families light one plain diya and keep the stone-set ones for display.
What is a sindoor dibbi, and why is it a common return gift?
A sindoor dibbi is a small lidded box for sindoor or kumkum, used daily and during pooja. It is one of the most common return gifts at weddings, haldi, Diwali and housewarming functions because it is inexpensive, decorative and useful, so guests keep it. We stock single dibbis and sets of two in peacock, Laxmi, Ganesha, kalash and elephant designs.
What is a pooja bell used for?
A pooja bell (ghanti) is rung during aarti. Ours are brass with antique gold plating, with handle designs such as Om, Swastik, Kalash, Garuda, Hanuman Ji, Jai Shree Ram, Jai Shree Shyam and Mahakaal. A bell paired with a small murti makes a complete mandir gift.
How do I care for plated pooja decor?
Wipe it with a soft dry cloth. Avoid water, brass polish, lemon or tamarind and chemical cleaners on plated pieces, because they strip the finish. Keep kumkum and turmeric off the surface where you can, and store pieces in a pouch between festivals.
Shopping for jewellery too? See our festival jewellery guide and jewellery gifting guide, or browse all pooja and home decor. Shipping is free across India: orders usually dispatch in 1-2 days and arrive in about 4-15 days. Buying return gifts in larger numbers? WhatsApp +91 98705 89560.